Stonecutter by Jon J Muth

Stonecutter by Jon J Muth

What does it mean to be Zulu today? Does being Zulu today differ from what it meant in the past? Zulu Identities wrestles with these and many other related questions to show how the characteristic traditions of a pre-industrial people have evolved into different cultural expressions of Zulu-ness in modern South Africa. This authoritative and specially commissioned volume, which contains more collected expertise on the Zulus than is available from any other source, examines the legacies of Shaka, the intrigues of Zulu royalty, gender and generational struggles, cultural and symbolic projections, and spirituality. It highlights the debates in contemporary South Africa over the manipulation of Zulu heritage, whether deployed for party political purposes or exploited to promote eco- and battlefield-tourism. And finally the book contemplates the future of Zulu identity in a unitary South Africa seeking to embrace the forces of globalization.

JON J MUTH has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books including his Caldecott Honor title, Zen Shorts, which Kirkus proclaimed, As perfect a picture as can be; and The Three Questions, which the New York Times Book Review called quietly life-changing. His newest book, Zen Ties, debuted this spring and immediately landed on the New York Times bestseller list. He lives in New York State with his wife and four children.

JOHN KURAMOTO has collaborated on the text for many comic books and graphic novels, including The Crow. He lives in New York State.

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ISBN 13	9780312554569
ISBN 10	0312554567
Title	Stonecutter
Author	Jon J Muth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Feiwel and Friends
Year published	2009-04-14
Number of pages	136
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.